Production | |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere |
| Type: | Row-Crop tractor |
| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
John Deere 8400 Power | |
| PTO (claimed): | 225 hp 167.8 kW |
| Drawbar (tested): | 202.28 hp 150.8 kW |
| PTO (tested): | 252.21 hp 188.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Final drives: | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock: | electro-hydraulic |
| Steering: | power |
| Brakes: | differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Cab: | CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional. |
| Transmission: | 16-speed full power shift |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 135 gal 511.0 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 37 gal 140.0 L |
| Front hubs: | 3.2 qts 3.0 L (each) |
| Front diff.: | 11.5 qts 10.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type: | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
| Capacity: | 37 gal 140.0 L |
| Pressure: | 2900 psi 200.0 bar |
| Valves: | 3 to 5 |
| SCV flow: | 30 gpm 113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | 3/3N |
| Control: | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
| Rear lift: | 11700 lbs 5307 kg |
| 15650 lbs 7098 kg *Optional | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 1000 (1.75) |
| 540/1000 (1.375 optional) | |
8400 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the tractor, above the PTO shaft. |
| 1995: | 1001 |
| 1996: | 6001 |
| 1997: | 10001 |
| 1998: | 20001 |
| 1999: | 24001 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Charging amps: | 140 |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery CCA: | 925 |
| Battery volts: | 12 |
Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged aftercooled diesel | |
| 6-cylinder 12-valve | |
| liquid-cooled inline | |
| Displacement: | 496 ci 8.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.56x5.06 inches 116 x 129 mm |
| Compression: | 15.1:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 29.6 qts 28.0 L |
| Coolant capacity: | 30 qts 28.4 L |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | John Deere PowerShift |
| Type: | full power shift |
| Gears: | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet disc |
| Oil capacity: | 148 qts 140.1 L |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 116.1 inches 294 cm |
| Length: | 206.5 inches 524 cm |
| Height (cab): | 120.2 inches 305 cm |
| Clearance (front axle): | 23.2 inches 58 cm |
| Rear axle: | Rack and pinion: 4.331 by 118.5 inches 110 by 3009 mm |
| Front tread: | 60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm |